Speak up for Minnesota dogs and cats

Minnesota is
among the top producers of puppies in the nation, yet has no state laws to
license, inspect or regulate the dog and cat breeding industry.

This lack of oversight
allows for deplorable breeding conditions, allowing unhealthy dogs and cats to
be sold to unsuspecting consumers. Lack of oversight also prevents law
enforcement and humane agents to stop abuse and neglect in inhumane breeding
facilities before it starts.

Take action now!

Speak up for Minnesota dogs and cats. Please call your legislators and log your call using this page (talking points below), or visit this page to contact your legislators by email.

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What to say:

Personal messages are the most effective way to reach our
Minnesota Legislature. When reaching out, please consider the following:

Keep it brief. Legislators are very
busy and the more concise you are, the better it will be received.

Make it personal. Share a personal
story and/or your personal reasons for supporting the bill.

Be specific about the bill.

Let them know you support the Dog and Cat
Breeder Regulation Bill. Mention the chief authors and bill numbers: Senator
Barbara Goodwin (S.F. 462) and Representative John Lesch (H.F. 702).

Share that current animal welfare statutes only
allow for action by law enforcement and humane agents after the abuse and
neglect has occurred.

Mention that the bill will regulate the dog and
cat breeding industry in Minnesota in an effort to prevent inhumane breeding
practices.

Passage of the bill will protect thousands of
nameless Minnesota animals, while also protecting consumers. It will also no
longer require law enforcement, the courts, humane societies and rescue groups
to “clean up” the problem without the financial support of the dog and cat
breeding industry.

Thank
them for taking the time to speak with you.

Mission: To engage the hearts, hands, and minds
of the community to help animals.

Vision: To compassionately and responsibly
create a more humane world for animals.

Core Values: Be good to animals. Partner with people.
Lead responsibly with compassion.